48 Small Wedding Cakes with a Big Presence From tiny two-tier cakes to mini individual cakes, short crepe cakes and cheese cakes, there's a little dessert that every bride and groom will love. Close Credit: Kati Rosado Small wedding cakes pack big flavor and style into a petite package, offering a captivating choice for modern couples. Whether you opt for elegant two-tier designs or playful mini treats, these small desserts make a big impression. Forget the traditional large reception cake; the charm of these little desserts is unforgettable. Take the trend further by offering each guest their own mini cake or by adorning tables with diverse one-tier wonders. From fondant and floral decorations to innovative flavors like Nutella crepe stacks, these cakes show that less can be more. 01 of 48 Pressed Flowers Credit: Kylee Yee Vanilla + The Bean baked this one-tier confection, with butter yellow patina and pressed wildflowers. 02 of 48 Abstract Designs Credit: Anna Peters Kayla Carey incorporated the bride's favorite color with abstract designs atop buttercream icing. A sprig of lunaria and eucalyptus topped off the cake. 03 of 48 24 Karat Credit: Kristin La Voie Photography Tons of blue thistle flowers bring rich color contrast to this small but mighty gold metallic confection. 20 Spring Wedding Colors for a Beautiful Celebration 04 of 48 Ripple Effect Credit: Kati Rosado The bride's favorite Harlem bakery, Make My Cake, made a one-tiered textured vanilla treat with buttercream frosting topped with real flowers for a fresh, small sweet. 05 of 48 Quote Cake Credit: Jenna Henderson Photography Turn your cake into a tasty wedding sign by adding a favorite quote or verse. 06 of 48 Watercolor and Gold Credit: Meg Hamilton/Rodeo & Co. Jewel-tone watercolor and lines of gold studs make this cake by Jacques Fine European Pastries, perfect for a bohemian wedding. 07 of 48 Cake for a Queen Credit: Arte de Vie Photography This "crowned" wedding cake is fit for the Game of Thrones-obsessed bride. 08 of 48 Mini Series Credit: Justine Milton Photography Topped with oversized peonies and roses, these sweet one- and two-tiered cakes look like they were plucked from a garden. 09 of 48 Carved Cake Credit: Kiera Lemonis Photography This reimagined naked cake has the texture of an evergreen—perfect for "carving" in the lovebirds' initials. 10 of 48 Stained Glass Credit: Alyssa Ence Photography A matte black narrow (to keep it on the smaller side) three-tier gets a bejeweled-effect thanks to gem-toned fondant and gold lattice work. 11 of 48 Individual Cakes with Buds Credit: The Hendricks Photography Barely bloomed carnations make these personal wedding cakes even sweeter. 12 of 48 Naked Cake with Berries Credit: Minh Cao for Lauren Fair Photography Painted Pie created a naked, petite whipped vanilla layer cake topped with blueberries, blackberries, and chamomile for a stunning dessert. 13 of 48 Vintage Vibes Credit: Elizabeth Fogarty Photography This tiny two-tier has a bit of vintage charm thanks to an elegant gold and floral crest. 14 of 48 Baroque Credit: Nadia Meli Photography A spray of moody blooms dresses up this ornate gold and sapphire-blue beauty. 15 of 48 Lightly Gilded Credit: Erich McVey The couple kept things simple with a buttercream-frosted one-tier funfetti cake with touches of gold icing. The outside was also dressed with seasonal foliage and flowers. 16 of 48 Cactus Cake Credit: Tamara Grüner This vanilla wedding cake from Addie Cakes is decorated with flowers and cacti, chosen specifically to match this couple's desert wedding décor. 17 of 48 High Rise Credit: Ace & Whim This tiny Ruze Cake House confection, decorated with a modern topper and bright posies, was the perfect compromise for a bride who didn't want a wedding cake. The cake stand—an upside-down basket from Home Goods—gives the tiny cake some height. 18 of 48 Double-Tiered Credit: Laura Gordon Villa Le Capanne's catering team baked this small but mighty two-tiered wedding cake dripping in flowers. 19 of 48 Sugared Fruits Credit: Patrick Moyer Sugared grapes, pears, and figs bring an autumnal touch to this simple buttercream two-tier by Decadence Wedding Cakes. 41 Wedding Cakes With Fruit That Are Full of Color and Flavor 20 of 48 Flower Wallpaper Credit: Jacqueline Campbell With a hand-painted base and paper flowers, this salted-caramel wedding cake is perfect for a small coastal California celebration. 21 of 48 Tiered Berry Cake Credit: Leo Patrone Ringed with sugar flowers, greens, and blackberries, this simple cake brings a little bit of nature to a Washington, D.C., wedding. 22 of 48 Berryful Beauty Credit: Corbin Gurkin A single layer classic round cake reaches new heights with loads of berries to top it off. 23 of 48 Cheese Cake Credit: The De Jaureguis Interpret "cheesecake" literally and replace the groom's cake with a cheese tower topped with citrus. 24 of 48 Fall Chocolate Bundt Credit: Steve Cowell Photography If you're planning a casual fall fête, opt for a less-formal Bundt cake—like this one, here, drizzled with a cream cheese glaze—adorned with rustic blooms. 25 of 48 Abstract Jewel Tones Credit: Abby Jiu Photography With smudges of red and streaks of magenta, this cake is the perfect fit for a fashion-forward wedding. 26 of 48 Nutella Crepe Credit: Elizabeth Messina This bride and groom turned a favorite food (Nutella crepes!) into the ultimate breakfast-inspired wedding cake. 27 of 48 One-Tiered Surprise Credit: Landon Jacob The flavor of this one-tier was a surprise not just for the guests, but also for the newlyweds, who waited until the reception to taste the raspberry crème and almond cake for the first time. 28 of 48 Couture Cake Credit: Gina Meola Photography This two-tiered cake by Classic Cakes and Confections, was inspired by the bride's blush pink Monique Lhuillier gown. 29 of 48 Momofuku Birthday Cake Credit: Delbarr Moradi These newlyweds encouraged their guests to sample the Momofuku Milk Bar birthday cake and truffles before dinner even started—and to sample the offerings at the other tables, too. 30 of 48 Art Deco Design Credit: Mi Belle Photographers This chocolate-ganache-and-whipped-cream combination shared center stage with two other Art Deco cakes: one carrot cake and the other Nutella hazelnut. 31 of 48 Minimalist Credit: Vicki Grafton Photography White buttercream iced the two tiers of buttermilk-poppy seed cake with lemon curd, honey-orange mousse, and honey-poached berries in this wedding cake created by Paradox Pastry Café. 32 of 48 Let Them (All!) Eat Cake Credit: La Vie Photography There was already a spread of options available on each table for dinner, so this couple decided to mix up the desserts as well. An all-white single-tiered cake from Lisa Dupar Catering was placed on each table, for those guests to share—the flavors varied from a shaved coconut cream to lemon chiffon and a chocolate mousse ganache. 33 of 48 Itty-Bitty Buckwheat Credit: Leila Brewster Photography Since this couple already served lemongrass cotton cake and peanut cocoa nib meringues to their guests, they decided to make their cutting cake small and single-tiered. The couple went with a simple buckwheat cake with pickled blueberry and lemon cream from the Wythe Hotel caterers. A handful of ranunculus dressed it up. 34 of 48 Six Small Tiers Credit: Elias Kordelakos Alexandra's Cakes made a tiered naked lemon cake for a small destination wedding that wowed. 35 of 48 Black and White Credit: Max & Friends To provide guests with options, this couple had both a chocolate and vanilla cake served at their reception. To be considerate of food allergies, both single-tiered treats from BabyCakes were gluten- and dairy-free. 36 of 48 Tiny Triple-Layer Credit: Elizabeth Messina Photography A paper elephant created by Concarta topped this three-flavor A Touch of Magic dessert, which had layers of chocolate fudge, biscuit, and Baileys-spiked coffee cake. 37 of 48 Pink Ombré Credit: Sara & Rocky Photography At a destination wedding in Mexico, ombré ruffles decorated this miniature coconut cake with ganache filling. 38 of 48 Fresh Flowers Credit: Lance Nicoll This small but striking cake made by Bittersweet Confections is a classic French vanilla with buttercream icing. 39 of 48 Wildflower Cake Credit: Meg Smith Photography This couple served The Scottish Bakehouse's small coconut cake with vanilla frosting and lemon curd, which was adorned with strawflowers and wild vetch. 40 of 48 Vanilla and Berry Credit: Erin Kate Photography Since the couple had already served guests their favorite summer treats—including fruit pies and crumbles with local peaches, berries, and apples—they decided to cut into a one-tiered vanilla and berry cake from Le Loup. 41 of 48 Bitty Brunch Cake Credit: Liz Banfield This couple waited until their morning-after farewell brunch to serve their orange blossom honey sponge cake, kumquat-Champagne confit, and vanilla bean Swiss meringue buttercream wedding cake. 42 of 48 Olive Oil Credit: Gary Ashley for Les Loups A one-tier olive oil cake, topped with fresh strawberries and macarons, was the perfect dessert for this couple's intimate backyard wedding. 43 of 48 Lucky Number 3 Credit: Kate Headley Since three is a lucky number in her culture, this bride decided to have a trio of tiny cakes courtesy of Fluffy Thoughts. The assortment featured a white cake with passionfruit curd, another small cake with blackberry meringue buttercream, and a one-tiered almond cake with salted caramel filling. 44 of 48 Cake with History Credit: Rachel Thurston Photography This one-tiered chocolate wedding cake from Park City Cakes & Confections was completed with the bride's grandparents' vintage topper. Foliage and a simple swirled icing design adorned the small statement-maker. 45 of 48 Berry Good Wedding Cake Credit: Leo Patrone If you want to have florals and eat them too, take a cue from this sweet Maggie Austin cake, topped with sugar flowers and fresh blackberries. 46 of 48 Rock Candy Credit: Belathée Photography This hexagon-shaped cake from Sweet and Saucy Shop fit right in with the couple's gem-themed wedding in Palm Springs. The simple chocolate cake, covered with vanilla buttercream frosting, was adorned with crushed pink rock candy—and even more gems! 47 of 48 Extra-Small Credit: Ryan Ray Searching for something extra-tiny? Serve each of your guests personal-size cakes like these barrel-style vanilla confections featuring buttercream icing and fresh flowers from Amy Cakes. 33 Personalized Wedding Ideas You'll Want to Copy 48 of 48 Retro Wedding Cake Credit: Austin Gros Photography From the vintage-looking topper, retro dots, and wedding bell, this Flour Power Confectionary cake harkens back to a different time. Explore more: Weddings Wedding Ceremony & Reception Wedding Reception Ideas Wedding Cakes & Toppers